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How To Regularly Experience The Inner Flow Of The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Jesus promised His followers an inner flow of the Holy Spirit. He said: “Out of your inner most being shall flow rivers of living water.” This is not just theology, theory, or doctrine, but an actual, ongoing experience. Believers have amazing spiritual … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Believing These Things?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Steve Simms

What is wrong with believing that the Universe has a Creator–an intelligent designer–that it didn’t just happen as a result of time, chance, and “natural processes”? Why is the idea of a personal Creator considered “unscientific,” “religious,” “out dated,” or … Continue reading →

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Is This Guy A Modern Day Prophet Or What?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Steve Simms

Browsing through McKay Used Bookstore in Nashville recently, I found a book full of powerful prophetic statements by a present day United Methodist minister, Carlyle Fielding Stewart III. The book was published by Abingdon Press in 2001. It is called: … Continue reading →

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Some Ways To Experience Mysticism

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Steve Simms

A mystic is someone who experiences communication from and/or conscious awareness of God. Everyone has the potential for mysticism. In fact, God communicates with most people everyday. However, most of us discount or drown out His voice. We think it … Continue reading →

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